Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming until 8 p.m.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the Nebraska Panhandle and southeast Wyoming until 8 p.m. Forecasters say storms this afternoon and evening cdmeter, wind gusts to 70 mph and a tornado or two.

June 22, 2026Updated: June 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming until 8 p.m.

Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project

The city of Fairbury is taking its first official steps on a much-needed project that will help reinforce the city's water supply.

Weekend altercation, separate traffic stop yield three total arrests in Beatrice

A physical altercation involving what witnesses believed was a screwdriver and a completely separate traffic stop led to a total of three arrests over the weekend in Beatrice.

Superior man killed in Thursday Thayer County crash

A man from Superior is dead after a crash between two tractor-trailers last week in Thayer County.

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Ag & Outdoor

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming until 8 p.m.

Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project

Weekend altercation, separate traffic stop yield three total arrests in Beatrice

Superior man killed in Thursday Thayer County crash

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

State

Former police officer gets 22 to 43 years in prison

Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project

Sidney's summer concert series opens with Nebraska names

Kimball, Banner counties in severe thunderstorm warning until 2:30 p.m.

City of Gering announces temporary closure of Landfill

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming until 8 p.m.

Sports

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

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Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

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West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities